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Philpug: On paper, the Deacon 72 Master looks like a super-aggressive, hyper-demanding ski -- but that is just not the case. Sure, it checks all the boxes: wood core, metal, sidewall construction, Marker Piston Plate ... the list goes on. Our 178 test ski was super easy to ski, though, with a massive sweet spot. Make no mistake, though; it has the legs of a gazelle and will go as fast as any non-race ski a Piston Plate can be expected to -- which is mach schnell.
Insider tip: Marker offers an X-Comp 12 and 16; go with the 16, please.
Erik Timmerman: The 72 Master is a whole different Deacon than the V.Werks: narrower and more versatile. It is smooth with great bases and makes short and long turns. Take this ski to Sugarloaf or Sunday River and ski those steep groomers. Race on them in the night league. Compared to the Thunderbird, this is the Porsche. Get in and close the door, you know before you even start the engine. This ski is strong, fast, and easy to ski. Like the V.Werks, I thought the bindings were a bit flat, but since it has actual race bindings screwed onto a race plate, there is recourse and you can make it your own.Insider tip: The pink is manly.
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- Who is it for?
- You want a hard-snow ripper that will not wear you out in two or three runs.
- Who is it not for?
- Those who don’t want the cat-like quickness. No worries, Völkl offers the Deacon 76 Master.
- Skier ability
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- Advanced
- Expert
- Ski category
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- Race
- Frontside
- Ski attributes
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- Groomers
- Segment
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- Men
Specifications
- Available sizes
- 173, 178
- Dimensions
- 125-72-103
- Radius
- 16m@178cm
- Rocker profile
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- Camber with tip and tail rocker
- Size Scaling
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- None
- Construction design
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- All new
- Binding options
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- Plate
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